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VIP Contributor
Skipping the costly takeaway and instead making flavorful homemade pizza is a budget-friendly way to enjoy a fun Friday night or dinner with friends. With just a little preparation, you can get creative crafting personal pizzas for around £1.75 per person using simple ingredients and techniques suited for beginning bakers or pizza pros.
Start with store brand dough balls allowing around 100 grams per pizza which keeps crust costs minimal at just £0.50 for a batch yielding 4 individual sizes. Roll these out thin on floured countertops or baking sheets for an evenly crisped crust. Going thinner means toppings stretch further.
Sauce it up using canned tomatoes seasoned with oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and a dash of olive oil for rich flavor at little cost. Spread just 2-3 tablespoons over each crust leaving the outer inch bare.
Pile on affordable sliced meats like pepperoni or ham bought discounted in bulk packs, shredded low moisture mozzarella and/or grated cheddar for protein power. Vegetable toppers like mushrooms, onions, spinach and pineapple add nutrition, texture and flavor for pennies more from produce specials.
Bake pizzas at 220°C in standard ovens or higher in convection models for 10-15 minutes until crusts brown lightly and cheese fully melts. Sprinkle extra herbs once out of the oven for a picture perfect pizza night personalized to your tastes without breaking the bank!
With the right dough technique, budget-buys for sauces and personalized veggie or meat toppings, homemade pizza makes for a fun and affordable meal. Gather your friends and get creative making these quick cheap pies!
Start with store brand dough balls allowing around 100 grams per pizza which keeps crust costs minimal at just £0.50 for a batch yielding 4 individual sizes. Roll these out thin on floured countertops or baking sheets for an evenly crisped crust. Going thinner means toppings stretch further.
Sauce it up using canned tomatoes seasoned with oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and a dash of olive oil for rich flavor at little cost. Spread just 2-3 tablespoons over each crust leaving the outer inch bare.
Pile on affordable sliced meats like pepperoni or ham bought discounted in bulk packs, shredded low moisture mozzarella and/or grated cheddar for protein power. Vegetable toppers like mushrooms, onions, spinach and pineapple add nutrition, texture and flavor for pennies more from produce specials.
Bake pizzas at 220°C in standard ovens or higher in convection models for 10-15 minutes until crusts brown lightly and cheese fully melts. Sprinkle extra herbs once out of the oven for a picture perfect pizza night personalized to your tastes without breaking the bank!
With the right dough technique, budget-buys for sauces and personalized veggie or meat toppings, homemade pizza makes for a fun and affordable meal. Gather your friends and get creative making these quick cheap pies!
